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EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 19 MIN

Trump Went to War Without a Plan. Now He's Scrambling to Get Out. (w/ Tom Nichols) | Command Post

from Bulwark+ Takes · host Benjamin Parker and Mark Hertling

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comTom Nichols join Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) and Ben Parker to discuss the bleak reality of Trump’s Iran war—where early strikes gave way to confusion, a shaky “ceasefire,” and no clear endgame. They explain how tactical hits didn’t translate into strategic success, why the U.S. may be in a worse position now, and what this reveals about decision-making, military leadership, and the absence of a real plan.

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